Squaw Valley encompasses is about a half mile wide and two miles long, with a ski resort and several lodging options.
Squaw Valley Year Round
The European-style Village at the mountain's base offers dining and shopping year round. From there, you can take the Funitel (gondola-style lift) to Gold Coast eateries or the cable car to High Camp.Squaw Valley in Winter
With a base elevation of 6,200 feet, Squaw Valley USA boasts six mountain peaks, ranging in elevation from 7,550 to 9,050 feet. The highest of over 30 lifts goes to about 8,700 feet. Average annual snowfall is 450 inches (11 meters). Most years, ski season starts around Thanksgiving and in a snowy year, it might extend into April. During peak season, they run Tahoe's most extensive night skiing area.While Squaw Valley is well-known for "challenging" skiing, only a third of its runs are rated for experts and it also has several snowboarding areas. Lessons and clinics are available for all levels of ability.
Other winter activities include ice skating, cross country skiing, snowtubing, snowshoeing and dog sled tours. Twilight dinner packages are available at High Camp, December through March.
Squaw Valley in Summer
At High Camp, you'll find a swimming lagoon, spa and tennis club, Olympic Museum and places to eat. Summer concerts are held at High Camp. Other summer activities in the valley include biking, golf and horseback riding.Squaw Valley Lodging
You have a few options for staying in or near Squaw Valley. The best-rated hotels are: Find out more about staying nearby in the Lake Tahoe area, use the guide to Lake Tahoe lodging.Getting to Squaw Valley
1960 Squaw Valley RoadThe nearest airport is Reno, NV (30 minutes away).
Olympic Valley, CA
Squaw Valley USA Website
Village at Squaw Valley Website
For other ways to get there, see the guide to getting to Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley is 8 miles south of I-80 on Hwy 89, 96 miles from Sacramento and 196 miles from San Francisco.
